Radiation Therapist I

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver daily cancer treatments and operate linear accelerators, simulators, and planning systems. You will position patients, monitor doses, and document concerns using computer systems.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Radiation Therapy, CDPH CRT license, and BLS. A 1-year Radiation Therapist background and ARRT credentials are preferred; the role is full-time with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiation Therapy Technology required.
• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience preferred.
• Current CRT license issued by CDPH required.
• BLS certification by AHA required.
• ARRT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily treatment for cancer patients.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for accurate daily dose.
• Record necessary information on daily treatment and patient concerns.
• Maintain a neat, orderly work area and use computers for documentation.

Skills

Computers

Anatomy

Physiology

Radiation therapy

Treatment planning

Equipment operation

Body mechanics

Isolation procedures

Standard precautions

Education

Associate degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply **Huntington Hospital Employee LoginExpectations:Under limited supervision and as assigned by the Coordinator, provides daily treatment for cancer patients. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for proper daily dose and operations. Records necessary information pertaining to daily treatment and patient concerns. Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly condition. Use of computers. This position may require flexibility of hours.EDUCATION:Associate's Degree or Graduate from an approved AMA school of Radiation Therapy Technology required.EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Radiation Therapist, preferably working in the area to be assigned preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Required:Current Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA)Preferred:Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsCurrent Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Fluoroscopy Permit issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH)SKILLS:Knowledge of computers, anatomy, physiology, linear accelerators, simulator, treatment planning and equipment, body mechanics, isolation procedures and standard precautions.Job Title: Radiation Therapist IDepartment: Rad-TherapeuticShift Duration: 8Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $53.66 - $81.83.Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.